Question

Which is a correct first step for solving this equation?
2 + 7 = 2x + 5 – 4x

Answer 1

Explanation:

Bringing like terms on one side

2 + 7 - 5 = 2x - 4x

9 - 5 = - 2x

4 = - 2x

4/ - 2 = x

- 2 = x